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P-Noy declares war on illegal firecrackers
MANILA — Ahead of the New Year revelry, President Aquino ordered police officials, on Sunday, to throw the book at revelers exploding banned firecrackers and shut down shops selling these contraband for good. The President specifically reminded Philippine National Police Director General Allan Purisima to highlight the charges filed against violators of Republic Act 7183 […]
Getting ready for P-Noy, VIPs coming for Nov. 30’s big event
November 9, 2012
CEBU City police are preparing for thousands of visitors, including President Benigno Aquino III and dignitaries, who will attend the Nov. 30 thanksgiving for the sainthood of Pedro Calungsod. More than 1,500 policemen will secure the venue at the South Road Properties. Cebu City Police Office chief Senior Supt. Melvin Ramon Buenafe said they are […]
‘P-Noy SONA good but…’
July 25, 2012
WHILE not enthusiastic over President Aquino III’s endorsement of “responsible parenthood” in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) last Monday, some Church officials credited his administration for its anti-corruption campaign. Cebu Archbishop Emeritus Ricardo Cardinal Vidal lauded Aquino for his campaign against corruption and the achievements he mentioned in his State of the Nation […]
Do more, Cebu business leaders urge P-Noy
July 24, 2012
CEBU’S big business and local officials lauded yesterday President Benigno Aquino III’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), but urged the chief executive to do more to move the country’s economy forward. As local militant groups took to the streets anew to list down a litany of the president’s failures, business leaders called on President […]
Filipinos made reforms possible–P-Noy
July 24, 2012
What was once impossible is now possible. I stand before you today and tell you: this is not my SONA (State of the Nation Address). You made this happen. This is the SONA of the Filipino nation.” Thus said President Benigno Aquino III during his annual address to Congress as he credited the Filipino […]
Pnoy asks media: Balance reporting, avoid ratings trap
April 24, 2012
By Stephen Capillas, Senior Copy Editor Manila – In covering the news, Philippine media urged to balance their reporting by not prioritizing bad news for the sale of ratings and increased readership. President Benigno Aquino III issued the appeal in a keynote speech delivered during the 16th National Press Forum held by the Philippine Press […]
Aquino skips media, lauds resiliency of electronics industry
April 20, 2012
by Marian Z. Codilla, Reporter PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III made a quick visit to Cebu to welcome leaders of semiconductors and electronics industry but left shortly after his speech, canceling a scheduled press conference with local and national media. Yesterday’s visit was the first made by Mr. Aquino in Cebu this year. The President […]
P-Noy in Cebu today for electronics forum
April 20, 2012
PRESIDENT Benigno Simeon Aquino III will be in Mactan, Cebu, today to speak before the 17th World Electronics Forum (WEF) and the 108th General Membership Meeting of the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries of the Philippines Inc. (SEIPI). Trade Secretary Gregory Domingo and Justice Secretary Leila de Lima will accompany him. WEF is a gathering of […]
Editorial: Concrete path
July 25, 2011
The Tuwid na Daan or straight path is the central image President Benigno Aquino III conjured in last year’s presidential campaign and at the start of his term to delimit the scope of reforms that he would implement as the country’s leader until 2016. The straight path is a lofty vision that, according to the […]
December 31, 2012
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